Earthquake details

Monday, January 30, 1989 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Venezuela on Monday, January 30, 1989 at 07:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Palmira (Venezuela - VE), about 18.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -72.070 and latitude 7.882.

Magnitude 5.4
Alert Strong
Depth 39.8 km
Coordinates 7.882, -72.070
UTC time 1989-01-30 07:45:44.540
Location San Cristóbal
Country Venezuela (VE)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1989-01-30

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